Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
Comments |
HLTPAT301C Receive and prepare pathology specimens |
HLTPAT301D - Receive and prepare pathology specimens |
Unit updated in V5. ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and prepare a range of samples for pathology testing |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required. Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and limited responsibility for the output of others |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Receive specimens |
1.1 Receive and process specimens as required by organisation policies and procedures 1.2 Check documentation for accuracy and legality to ensure that mandatory labelling requirements are complete 1.3 Reject specimens in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.4 Affix bar-code labels to request forms and specimens 1.5 Confirm requirements for specimen processing in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.6 Follow infection control and workplace safety protocols relating to the safe handling of specimens 1.7 Maintain records of non-conformities in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.8 Follow the organisation's procedures for information recording |
2. Process specimens for scientific testing |
2.1 Process specimens for diagnostic testing in accordance with scientist/pathologist instructions workplace health and safety guidelines 2.2 Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 2.3 Follow Infection control guidelines during processing of specimens 2.4 Enter data on specimens into database in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |
3. Dispatch specimens |
3.1 Check specimens to ensure they are appropriately secured for dispatch 3.2 Dispatch specimens to relevant department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |
4. Collect, sort and deliver reports |
4.1 Deliver confidential reports are delivered within acceptable timeframes |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Specimens may include: |
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Processing of specimens will include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Documentation refers to the following, which must comply with legal requirements: |
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Organisation policies and procedures may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable